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Bournemouth striker Daniel Adu-Adjei has made it clear where his international allegiance lies - and it's with the Black Stars of Ghana.
Born in London to Ghanaian parents, the 20-year-old has revealed his dream of playing for Ghana at senior level, despite being eligible to represent England. Adu-Adjei says the connection to his heritage runs deep and that pulling on the Ghana jersey would be a moment of pride for both him and his family.
"I'd love to play for Ghana. Both my parents were born and raised there. It would be an honour to represent the country they come from," he said.
The promising forward recently scored his first senior goal for Bournemouth during a 3-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League Summer Series at MetLife Stadium in the United States.
That performance has boosted his confidence as he aims for a breakthrough season with the Cherries, having been part of their pre-season squad touring the U.S.
Though he has yet to feature for England at any level, his steady development has attracted interest from the Ghana Football Association, who are keeping tabs on his progress.
Adu-Adjei credits part of his footballing inspiration to Ghana legend Tony Yeboah, whose iconic goals were introduced to him by his father, while speaking highly of his Bournemouth teammate Antoine Semenyo, who plays for the Black Stars.
"My dad showed me his highlights. I've watched how good he was - such a powerful striker. It's been great watching Antoine represent Ghana. Seeing how well he's doing for the national team inspires me even more," he added.
With his talent on the rise and his heart set on Ghana, Adu-Adjei could be the next exciting addition to the Black Stars squad.
